HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1976/06/01 Item 05CITY OF CHULA VISTA
_ COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
ITEM NO
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FOR MEETING OF: 6 1 76
ITEM TITLE: Resolution #8181 : Granting Extension of Time for Landscaping New
Chula Vista Library Grounds
SUBMITTED BY~ Director of Public Works/City Engineer ~/) •_
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ITEM EXPLANATION
Fritz A. Nachant, Inc., by a letter dated May 24, 1976, has requested an
18-day extension of their contract for landscaping of the new Chula Vista
Library grounds. The contractor cites several reasons for the delay, in-
cluding wet ground due to rain and unavailability of irrigation parts.
While the rain did delay the installation of the concrete work and the
addition of soil amendments, these activities will be completed by the
expiration of the contract period and therefore do not appear to be a prime
factor in the delay. The key factor in the delay has been the unavailability
of irrigation parts required to irrigate the trees, shrubs and lawn areas.
This delay has been verified through the contractor's supplier. Without
proper irrigation, the contractor has delayed planting the trees and shrubs
out of fear that they would not receive adequate water, once planted. The
contractor has shown good faith by planting the larger trees and hand
watering them.
Since the delay in delivery of irrigation parts was not under control of the
contractor, as outlined in the attached letter, an 18-day extension is
therefore recommended.
The extension of time, if granted, will change the contract completion date
to June 16, 1976.
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Agreement Resolution X Ordinance Plat Other
Environmental Document: Attached Submitted on
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Extend the contract time period by 18 days.
BOARD/ COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
COUNCIL ACTION
A P P R O V E D
by the
City Council
of
hula Vista, California
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Form A-113 (Rev. 5-75)